Core Viewpoint - The two plots of land in the Beixing core business district were successfully acquired by China Overseas for a total price of 324 million yuan, indicating a strategic investment in a prime location with significant educational and commercial resources [2][4][6]. Group 1: Land Acquisition Details - The Beixing-1 plot has an area of 12,721.66 square meters, with a floor area ratio (FAR) of between 1.0 and 2.0, and a commercial ratio of 31%-33%, starting at a price of 6,234 yuan per square meter [2]. - The Beixing-2 plot is purely residential, covering 13,077.94 square meters, with a FAR of between 1.0 and 1.6, starting at a price of 7,910 yuan per square meter [2]. Group 2: Location Advantages - The plots are strategically located near several prestigious educational institutions, including 43 Middle School, 120 Middle School, and Liaoning University, making them highly desirable as "school district housing" [4]. - The proximity to the Beixing core business district, with established commercial entities such as Qiansheng Department Store and various well-known food brands, enhances the attractiveness of the location [4][6]. Group 3: Transportation and Ecological Resources - The plots are well-connected by public transport, with the nearest subway station approximately 800 meters away and over twenty bus routes available, ensuring convenient access [6]. - Within a 2-kilometer radius, there are several parks, and within 5 kilometers, there are additional recreational areas, contributing to a rich living and leisure experience [6]. Group 4: Future Development Potential - There are speculations about China Overseas' plans to develop "four generations of residential villas," indicating a shift towards enhancing urban vitality and future value creation beyond mere land development [7]. - The anticipation surrounding the revitalization of the Beixing area suggests a potential transformation into a vibrant community with high residential value [7].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the real estate industry [4] Core Views - The current monetary policy stance in China is supportive, with measures to optimize down payment ratios and mortgage rates, potentially reducing interest expenses for over 50 million households by approximately 300 billion yuan annually [10][11] - The real estate sector is viewed as an early-cycle indicator, making it a key economic barometer [4] - The competitive landscape in the industry is improving, with leading state-owned enterprises and select mixed-ownership and private companies expected to benefit more in the future [4] - The report emphasizes a focus on first-tier and select second- and third-tier cities, which have shown better performance during sales rebounds [4] - Supply-side policies, including land storage and management of idle land, are critical areas to monitor for future developments [4] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The real estate index decreased by 0.2% this week, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.22 percentage points, ranking 11th among 31 sectors [12] - In the past week, 30 cities recorded new housing transaction areas of 186.1 million square meters, a 20.0% increase month-on-month but a 23.6% decrease year-on-year [23] New Housing Transactions - New housing transaction areas in first-tier cities reached 55.8 million square meters, up 11.6% month-on-month and up 12.5% year-on-year [23] - Second-tier cities saw transactions of 91.0 million square meters, a 41.9% increase month-on-month but a 20.5% decrease year-on-year [23] - Third-tier cities recorded 39.2 million square meters, down 4.1% month-on-month and down 50.6% year-on-year [23] Second-Hand Housing Transactions - The total transaction area for second-hand housing in 14 sample cities was 198.9 million square meters, a 1.4% increase month-on-month and a 13.9% increase year-on-year [31] - Year-to-date, the cumulative transaction area for second-hand housing is 7,815.4 million square meters, reflecting a 17.3% increase year-on-year [31] Credit Bond Issuance - This week, 14 credit bonds were issued by real estate companies, totaling 14.781 billion yuan, a 67.61 billion yuan increase from the previous week [41] - The net financing amount was 4.562 billion yuan, marking a significant increase of 111.56 billion yuan from the previous week [41]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a low valuation for the real estate sector, recommending to accumulate real estate stocks on dips [5]. Core Views - The real estate market is experiencing downward pressure on prices, with new home prices in 70 cities showing negative month-on-month changes for 27 consecutive months, and second-hand home prices for 28 consecutive months [4][12]. - Recent policies in major cities aim to stimulate demand for improved housing, indicating potential for recovery in the market [4][12]. - The report highlights that the basic market conditions are expected to gradually improve due to the effects of previous policies and the upcoming demand season [5]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The A-share real estate sector saw a weekly change of -0.2%, ranking 11th among all sectors, while the Hong Kong real estate sector dropped by -3.3%, also ranking 11th [2]. - The average premium rate for land transactions remains low at 2%, with a significant year-on-year decrease in land transaction volume [2][27]. New Home Sales - In the week of September 20-26, 47 cities recorded new home sales of 380 million square meters, a week-on-week increase of 25% but a year-on-year decrease of 4% [3][32]. - Sales in first-tier cities increased by 1% week-on-week and 15% year-on-year, while second-tier cities saw a 41% week-on-week increase [3][32]. Second-Hand Home Sales - The report indicates that 22 cities sold 243 million square meters of second-hand homes, with a week-on-week increase of 2% and a year-on-year increase of 12% [40]. - First-tier cities experienced a 3% decrease week-on-week but a 24% increase year-on-year in second-hand home sales [40]. Policy Developments - New policies in cities like Shanghai aim to enhance housing quality and stimulate demand for improved housing [5][14]. - The focus of future policies will likely be on stimulating demand for improved housing, optimizing public fund policies, and revitalizing existing properties and land [4][12]. Key Companies - The top five companies in terms of land acquisition amounts are China Overseas Land & Investment, Greentown China, Poly Developments, Jianfa Group, and Binjiang Group, with acquisition amounts of 55.1 billion, 54.1 billion, 44 billion, 40 billion, and 34.7 billion respectively [27][28].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" rating for the real estate and property management sectors [3][4]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the broad housing demand in China has reached a bottom, although the volume and price have not yet entered a positive cycle. It predicts that the overall real estate market will continue to stabilize, with policies aimed at stopping the decline and promoting recovery [3][4]. - The report highlights significant policy support, including over 1.6 trillion yuan allocated for three major projects to stabilize the real estate market and support the delivery of nearly 20 million housing units [31][32]. - The report emphasizes the emergence of a new development track driven by favorable housing policies, which will enhance the penetration of quality housing in core cities [3][4]. Industry Data Summary New Housing Transactions - For the week of September 20-26, 2025, new housing transactions in 34 key cities totaled 2.458 million square meters, a week-on-week increase of 17.2%. The transaction volume in first and second-tier cities rose by 15.4%, while third and fourth-tier cities saw a significant increase of 43.8% [4][12]. - In September, the total transaction volume for new homes in 34 cities was 8.078 million square meters, a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [7][8]. Second-Hand Housing Transactions - For the week of September 20-26, 2025, second-hand housing transactions in 13 key cities totaled 1.148 million square meters, a week-on-week increase of 3.8%. Cumulatively, September transactions were up 21.2% year-on-year [12][13]. Inventory and Supply - In the week of September 20-26, 2025, 15 key cities launched 1.48 million square meters of new housing, with a transaction volume of 950,000 square meters, resulting in a transaction-to-launch ratio of 0.64. The total available residential area in these cities was 90.309 million square meters, a week-on-week increase of 0.6% [21][22]. Policy and News Tracking - The report notes that various local governments are implementing policies to stabilize the real estate market, including subsidies for home purchases and regulations to improve housing quality [31][32]. - Shanghai has introduced new regulations to standardize balcony measurements and support the renovation of old residential areas [31][32]. Company Dynamics - New City Holdings issued USD 1.6 billion in overseas bonds, while Poly Developments announced a plan to issue corporate bonds not exceeding 150 billion yuan [38][39]. - The report tracks significant financing activities, including guarantees provided by major companies for their subsidiaries [38][39].

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong real estate stocks have shown a significant upward trend, driven by recent policy optimizations aimed at supporting reasonable housing demand across various cities in China [1] Company Performance - Country Garden saw an increase of over 5% in its stock price, while China Overseas Macro Group rose by 4% and Ronshine China by 3.5% [2] - Other notable performers include Vanke Enterprises, Longfor Group, and Oceanwide Holdings, each rising nearly 3%, and China Jinmao increasing by 2% [2] Policy Developments - Multiple cities in China have recently optimized real estate policies, including Dongguan offering a subsidy of 2% of the total purchase price for eligible homebuyers, capped at 30,000 yuan [1] - Sichuan is implementing a "one city, one policy" approach to stabilize the real estate market, while Guangzhou has introduced new policies allowing property companies to sell self-held housing [1] - Major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen have adjusted their purchase restrictions, indicating a broader trend of policy support for the housing market [1] - New first-tier cities are reportedly studying the latest real estate policies to further stimulate housing demand and enhance purchase support [1]

Investment Rating - The report rates the real estate industry as "Outperform" compared to the market [1]. Core Insights - The real estate market in August 2025 showed a narrowing year-on-year decline in transaction volume due to low base effects, while land auction premiums in first-tier cities reached a six-year high [1][2]. - The overall performance of the real estate sector underperformed the CSI 300 index, with an absolute return of 6.5% and a relative return of -3.9% [2][13]. - The report emphasizes the importance of policy adjustments in major cities to stimulate market activity, particularly in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen [4][24]. Summary by Sections New Home Transactions - In August, new home transaction area in 40 cities was 859.1 million square meters, down 0.5% month-on-month and down 13.5% year-on-year, with a cumulative decline of 5.0% for the first eight months [14][17]. - First-tier cities experienced an expanded year-on-year decline in new home transactions, while second-tier cities saw a narrowing decline, and third- and fourth-tier cities turned positive [15][16]. Second-Hand Home Transactions - Second-hand home transaction area in 18 cities was 715.6 million square meters in August, down 9.2% month-on-month and down 6.4% year-on-year, with a cumulative increase of 7.5% for the first eight months [22][23]. - Year-on-year declines in second-hand home transactions narrowed in first- and second-tier cities, while third- and fourth-tier cities showed positive growth [23]. Inventory and Absorption - New home inventory increased month-on-month, with an overall absorption cycle of 17.1 months, down 0.3 months from the previous month [4][9]. - The average opening absorption rate in 30 cities improved to 42% in August, up 9 percentage points month-on-month and 13 percentage points year-on-year [4][9]. Land Market - Overall land auction activity declined month-on-month, but first-tier cities saw land premium rates reach a six-year high, averaging 22.3% [4][12]. - The average land floor price decreased by 13.4% month-on-month and 21.5% year-on-year [12]. Real Estate Companies - The top 100 real estate companies reported a sales decline of 16.5% year-on-year in August, with a total sales amount of 225.6 billion yuan [4][12]. - The land acquisition amount for the top 100 companies increased by 34.9% year-on-year in August, although it decreased by 27.1% month-on-month [4][12]. Financing - The financing scale for the real estate industry decreased both year-on-year and month-on-month in August, with a total issuance of 55.3 billion yuan [4][12]. - The average issuance interest rate was 2.51%, showing a slight decrease compared to previous periods [4][12]. Policy - Recent policy adjustments in major cities aim to support the real estate market, with a focus on urban renewal and easing purchase restrictions [4][24]. - The report highlights the significance of these policies in stabilizing market expectations and promoting demand [4][24].

Core Insights - Chengdu's central urban area successfully auctioned three residential land plots, with a total transaction amount of 2.278 billion yuan [1] - The auction included two plots in Tianfu New District and one in Eastern New District, with two plots sold at a premium and one at the base price [1] Group 1: Tianfu New District - Two plots in Tianfu New District were sold using a "combined supply" model, with a starting floor price of 14,000 yuan per square meter [1] - The first plot (TF(070102):2025-14) has a planned construction area of 44,192.6 square meters and a starting price of 619 million yuan [1] - The second plot (TF(070102):2025-15) has a planned construction area of 82,435.94 square meters and a starting price of 1.154 billion yuan [1] - The winning bid for the Tianfu New District plots was made by a consortium of China Railway Construction and Chengdu Investment, with a final floor price of 16,300 yuan per square meter and a premium rate of 16.4% [1] Group 2: Eastern New District - The plot in Eastern New District was acquired by Chengdu Transportation Investment at the base price, with a transaction floor price of 3,750 yuan per square meter and a total price of 214 million yuan [2] - The Eastern New District plot has a total land area of 37,972.08 square meters (approximately 56.96 acres) and a planned construction area of 56,958 square meters, with a floor area ratio of 1.5 [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the real estate industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report indicates that new housing transaction areas have shown a month-on-month increase, while real estate development investment has decreased year-on-year from January to August 2025 [3] - The report highlights that the decline in housing prices has been consistent since 2022, with a significant drop in both new and second-hand housing prices across 70 cities, although the rate of decline has started to narrow due to supportive policies [5][16] - It emphasizes that the relationship between population growth and housing prices is not straightforward, as effective housing demand driven by economic development and income growth is crucial for influencing prices [5][25] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The real estate market has entered a downward trend since 2022, with new and second-hand housing prices experiencing a decline for over 40 months [5][16] - As of August 2025, the new housing price index across 70 cities has decreased by 3.0% year-on-year, while the second-hand housing price index has dropped by 5.5% [16][20] Population Impact - The report concludes that population factors are long-term variables with limited mid-term impact on housing prices, as the marginal changes in housing prices are influenced more by monetary policy, supply-demand relationships, and economic expectations [25][39] - A regression analysis across several developed countries shows that housing price indices do not have a significant correlation with population growth rates [40][42] International Experience - The report draws parallels with international experiences, noting that stable fiscal and monetary policies are essential for stabilizing housing prices after declines [6][46] - It cites examples from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, where coordinated fiscal and monetary policies have successfully supported housing market recovery after significant downturns [46][49] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on real estate companies with strong credit ratings and solid fundamentals in urban areas, such as China Overseas Development and Poly Developments [7] - It also suggests that companies excelling in both residential and commercial real estate, as well as those providing high-quality property management services, are well-positioned for growth [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the impact of mid-term population changes on housing prices in developed countries/regions is limited, as there is no significant positive correlation between housing price indices and population growth rates or numbers [1] - From 2022, housing prices in 70 cities have entered a downward trend, with a widening decline expected in Q3 2024, although the year-on-year decline has narrowed since Q4 due to supportive policies [1] - The current adjustment cycle in the housing market has seen both new and second-hand housing price indices decline for over 40 months [1] Group 2 - Historical data shows that housing prices in developed countries/regions have experienced fluctuations since the 1980s, with price corrections often exceeding those in China, but eventually stabilizing [2] - Key factors for stabilizing and recovering housing prices include coordinated fiscal and monetary policies, such as large-scale quantitative easing, interest rate cuts, and fiscal subsidies [2] - A stable policy outlook, low interest rate environment, and improved supply-demand structure are crucial for halting the decline and stabilizing the real estate market [2] Group 3 - The stabilization of housing prices is influenced by multiple factors, including monetary policy, supply-demand relationships, and economic expectations, rather than solely by population dynamics [3] - Recommended investment targets include strong credit property companies with good urban fundamentals and leading product capabilities, as well as firms that can drive both residential and commercial real estate [3] - The increasing penetration rate of second-hand housing indicates a promising outlook for the real estate after-service sector [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that the majority of Hong Kong's property stocks experienced an increase, with notable gains from companies such as Sunac China and Country Garden, which rose over 3% [1] - Other companies in the sector, including New World Development, China Overseas Land & Investment, Vanke, and Greentown China, also saw increases exceeding 2% [1]